- Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH)
- Montgomery County, MD, All US Locations
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Remote Eligible: Yes
- Salary: Commensurate with experience
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Scientific Program Manager (Contractor) to join the Genomics Research Branch (GRB) within the Division of Neuroscience and Basic Behavioral Science (DNBBS). This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research aimed at understanding the genetic basis of mental illness.
Responsibilities:
- Initiate, plan, develop, and direct NIMH extramural research programs.
- Serve as a contractor Scientific Program Manager for a portfolio of grants, contracts, and/or cooperative agreements.
- Participate in collaborative activities with other NIH institutes and Federal departments or agencies.
Qualifications:
- U.S. citizenship
- Graduate degree in Life Sciences with a minimum of 2 years of postdoctoral experience in biotechnology, industry, and/or academic with hands-on lab experience.
- Accomplished scientist with a good understanding of how biomedical research is performed and expertise in interdisciplinary genomics research focusing on understanding the genetics of the brain and behavior.
- Publication record, prior research experience, and evidence of familiarity with current literature in human genomics related to mental illness.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Benefits:
- Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Full benefits, including leave, health, and life insurance may be provided.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must submit a current curriculum vitae or résumé, and a statement of interest to NIMHsearch@mail.nih.gov. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To view more open positions kindly visit: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/about/careers
HHS and NIH are equal opportunity employers. The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs and encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, persons from underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities.
About NIMH:
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the leading Federal agency for research on mental disorders. NIMH is one of the 27 Institutes and Centers that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the largest biomedical research agency in the world. NIH is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
About GRB:
The Genomics Research Branch (GRB) supports research in psychiatric genetics, aiming to understand the genetic basis of mental illness. Examples include genome-wide association studies, whole exome & whole genome sequencing, fine-mapping to identify causal variants, admixture mapping to explore population-specific risk factors, copy number variation, functional genomics studies, and epigenetic studies.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team of scientists and make a real difference in the lives of people with mental illness.
